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Scripture: Matthew 7:7
“Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you.”
Reflection
Jesus invites us into a rhythm of prayer that is active, ongoing, and expectant. “Ask, seek, knock” is not a formula for getting what we want, but a way of living in continual dialogue with a generous Father.
Each action—asking, seeking, knocking—moves us deeper into trust. Asking acknowledges our dependence. Seeking reflects our longing for God’s presence. Knocking expresses faith that He will open the right doors at the right time.
Prayer is not persuasion; it is participation. It draws us into alignment with God’s heart rather than bending Him to ours. The One who invites us to ask is ready to give. The One who calls us to seek has already made Himself findable. The One who says “knock” is standing on the other side of the door, waiting to welcome us in.
Sometimes God’s answers come in ways we don’t expect, or in times we cannot predict. But persistent prayer keeps us close enough to recognize His movement. Every prayer, uttered in faith, becomes another step toward the heart of the Father who delights to give good things to His children.
Centering Prayer
Generous Father,
Teach me to ask with faith, seek with persistence, and knock with courage. When I get discouraged help me focus on You. Renew in me the trust that You hear and will answer in Your wisdom. – Amen.
Practice for Today
Choose one specific request and bring it to God repeatedly today. Ask, seek, and knock with trust in His timing.
Journaling Prompt
What am I most persistently asking God for?
How might the Spirit be shaping me through the waiting?
Blessing for the Day
Ask boldly.
Seek persistently.
Knock with faith.
Remain confident in the assurance of the Father’s love
knowing that your faithful persistence reaps heavenly rewards.
Pray as You Go
Breathe in: Asking and seeking…
Breathe out: … trusting in You